Surry is a part of the Virginia Beach area of Virginia known as part of the original Jamestown Settlement. Rich in American history, Surry is full of colonial landmarks that bring American history to life. Major attractions include Smith's Forth Plantation, built on land originally granted to John Rolfe as a dowry upon his marriage to Pocahontas, and Bacon's Castle, the oldest known brick home in North America. Among the biggest companies in Surry are Ace Charter Service and Camp Chanco. The biggest schools here are the Surry County Public Schools. One of the best places to visit is the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry, where visitors trek across the James River taking in the landscape, as did the original colonists over 400 years prior.